31 Still, many in the crowd believed in him. They said, "When the Messiah comes, will he perform more signs than this man?"

Other Translations of John 7:31

King James Version

31 And many of the people believed on him, and said, When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?

English Standard Version

31 Yet many of the people believed in him. They said, "When the Christ appears, will he do more signs than this man has done?"

The Message

31 Many from the crowd committed themselves in faith to him, saying, "Will the Messiah, when he comes, provide better or more convincing evidence than this?"

New King James Version

31 And many of the people believed in Him, and said, "When the Christ comes, will He do more signs than these which this Man has done?"

New Living Translation

31 Many among the crowds at the Temple believed in him. "After all," they said, "would you expect the Messiah to do more miraculous signs than this man has done?"

Matthew Henry's Commentary on John 7:31

Commentary on John 7:31-36

(Read John 7:31-36)

The discourses of Jesus convinced many that he was the Messiah; but they had not courage to own it. It is comfort to those who are in the world, but not of it, and therefore are hated by it and weary of it, that they shall not be in it always, that they shall not be in it long. Our days being evil, it is well they are few. The days of life and of grace do not last long; and sinners, when in misery, will be glad of the help they now despise. Men dispute about such sayings, but the event will explain them.